Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Cambria County Area Agency on Aging

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Cambria County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aging Care Manager 1 is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. This role with the Cambria County Area Agency on Aging offers training to develop your professional abilities while you provide assessment, care coordination, and supportive services to older individuals who are unable to fully meet their own needs. Apply now to begin a meaningful career that that helps people maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life while remaining safely in their homes and communities.

Requirements

Three years as an Aging Case Aide 2
A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) credits in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field
An equivalent combination of experience and training
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree
You must meet the PA residency requirement.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam and a drug screening.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Cambria County.

Responsibilities

Complete timely annual and bi-annual recertifications and assessments, maintain lists, send advance notices to providers, and help consumers prepare and submit eligibility forms
Develop care plans, link consumers with appropriate service agencies and care placements, enter service details into required systems, and conduct routine visits and monitoring to ensure compliance with regulations and care plan effectiveness
Explain regulations, policies, and programs as well as provide counseling on available services to consumers, their families, and community members
Participate in individual coaching, group instruction, case reviews, professional reading, training sessions, and ongoing supervision to support your continued growth and success in the role
As experience is gained and proficiency is demonstrated, employees are assigned progressively more complex responsibilities, provided with increased independence in judgment and decision-making, and earn eligibility for promotions over time